Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household,  Ephesians 2:19 

 

Robert Frost wrote: 'Home's the place where, when you go, they have to take you in'. If your children stood outside your house pleading to get in, wouldn't you say, 'Come in, you don't need to beg; you're my flesh and blood'? Well, when Jesus died He left us the keys to God's house. You can come in any time you want. Paul says, we're '...no more strangers... but fellow citizens...of the household of God...a holy temple...' (Ephesians 2:19, 21). Here's what that means: (1) as 'fellow citizens' we're ambassadors of another kingdom. 'What does an ambassador do?' you ask. He (a) knows the mind of his king (b) stays in constant communication (c) keeps his heart set on his king's interests alone (d) represents him well (e) is ready for recall at a moment's notice. So what kind of ambassador are you? It also means: (2) because we belong to 'the household of God', we can come into His presence any time, with any need, and know we'll be received with love. God's the Father you always hoped for, and you're the child He always wanted. If you've any doubts, look at the cross - that's how much He wanted you! But remember, every family member needs to (a) contribute (b) be loyal (c) protect the family's good name. It also means: (3) we're 'a holy temple'. Once God had a temple for His people; now He has a people for His temple. Christ lives in you; thinks and carries out His will through you. That means you're...accepted...empowered...and more than equal to any situation.